Fire

The City of Lancaster Fire Department is ready to respond to citizen’s emergency calls 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. In addition to fire suppression, the Department provides medical first responder services. Additionally, the Lancaster Fire Department provides trained personnel capable of responding to and operating at technical rescue situations involving structural collapse, confined space, trench, high angle rescue, vehicle extrication, as well as swift water rescue and wilderness search and rescue. The City of Lancaster Fire Department is also part of a Lancaster County wide hazardous materials team capable of operating at the technician level to safely mitigate releases anywhere in our County.

Through a mutual aid agreement with surrounding communities, Lancaster firefighters assist and are assisted by fire departments throughout the immediate area, ensuring the highest level of safety and protection for all of our citizens and neighbors.